As you may be aware, manufacturers are constantly tweaking their ingredients and trying to cater to the current diet needs of people. We recently updated our database and were pleasantly surprised to see that Frito Lay has made a number of their chips gluten free; including many with complex flavors.

The pomegranate, which most Americans are familiar with, is a deep red fruit with a tart to sweet taste. Press a ruby red seed between your fingers to witness the gorgeous blood red juice that is packed with antioxidants; the entire fruit is also a rich source of anthocyanins, ellagitannins, and hydrolysable tannins.

Pomegranate And Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a colossal disease that claims the health and lives of thousands of women worldwide as well as in the US. Any non-invasive and gentler treatments (as compared with the invasiveness and toxicity of radiation and chemotherapy) can bring huge relief to this group of patients.

Researchers have found that pomegranate juice as well as some of its compounds “increase cancer cell adhesion and decrease cancer cell migration but do not affect normal cells.” [1] They discovered that pomegranate juice as well as a combination of luteolin + ellagic acid + punicic acid – all compounds of the fruit – inhibit the inflammatory and metastatic processes involved in breast cancer ( as well as prostate cancer) and can be a very valuable aid in preventing the further growth of cancers.

In another study [2], it was found that all the parts of the pomegranate fruit (the seed, peel and juice) exerted powerful “antiproliferative, anti-invasive, and antimetastatic effects….In addition, pomegranate inhibits the activation of inflammatory pathways including, but not limited to, the NFκ-B pathway”.

Pomegranate and Prostate Cancer

A large number of studies have been done into the chemopreventive and chemotherapy properties of pomegranate in prostate cancer. In this study [3] in 2006, researchers reported that the men who drank 8 ounces of pomegranate juice daily had slower PSA (prostate specific antigen) doubling times. “They found that the PSA doubling times of the men who kept drinking pomegranate juice were about four times longer than the PSA doubling times at the study’s start — and longer than the PSA doubling times of the men who stopped drinking the juice.”

Another study concluded [4] that men with advanced prostate cancer did not benefit from regular drinking of pomegranate juice.

The Problem With Pomegranate Juice

Now that we are enthused big time about the health impact of pomegranate on various cancers, we have to point out one of the biggest pitfalls of pomegranate juice – one of the easiest ways to consume this powerful fruit. And that is the high sugar content of this rich red fruit. A cup of this antioxidant rich juice contains 31g of sugar! This is not a healthy sugar consumption for anyone.

So what are the alternatives?

Thankfully, there are a number of great pomegranate extracts that are powerful, effective and convenient to consume:

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But there’s plenty more you can do to safeguard yourself and your families from the heavy metals that have seeped into our soil, our foods, water, air.

Toxins are everywhere. They are in our food, water, air, even our household goods…and they’re destroying health. EVERYONE has some level of mercury toxicity. Aluminum, has been linked to breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, allergies, even autism. The connection between toxins and disease is now undisputed, but it’s still being ignored by conventional medicine. Fortunately, you can protect yourself from these toxic metals!Don’t miss The HeavyMetals Summit from January 29 – February 5, 2018, free and online – sign up now!

We’re about to witness the greatest health debate of the 21st century -vaccines for kids, and you’redefinitely going to want to have a front row seat for this…

It’s a topic that lights a fire under smart people on both sides of the issue. Some say they’re mandatory, and some say they’re dangerous. Tensions are rising from both camps, and our children are the ones caught in the middle. The topic? Vaccines.

No matter where you fall on the spectrum of whether you think vaccines are helpful or harmful… the reality is that it’s become one of THE hot-button issues of our time. People are truly passionate about their positions, and that… my friends is a HUGE part of the problem. When emotion interferes with facts, the truth gets lost in the shuffle. Especially during back to school time.

But this series of talks with experts will investigate BOTH sides and find out what parents need to know to make the right decision for their kids. This is the biggest, most comprehensive series ever created on the topic of vaccines. And you need to see it. Period.

P.S. We can all agree that we just want our children to be safe, and that we don’t want to take chances with their health. Vaccine safety is a topic every parent needs to be informed and educated about — pros and cons — in order to make the best possible decision for your family. Click here to watch a free preview of “The Truth About Vaccines”

Sinusitis infections and headaches are much too common, particularly during the colder months. Sinusitis, also called rhinosinusitis, usually occurs when viruses or bacteria infect the sinuses (often during a cold) […]

Sinusitis infections and headaches are much too common, particularly during the colder months. Sinusitis, also called rhinosinusitis, usually occurs when viruses or bacteria infect the sinuses (often during a cold) and begin to multiply. The body response to this infection is to inflame the sinus lining, thus blocking the channels that drain the sinuses. This causes mucus and pus to fill up the nose and sinus cavities, leading to sinusitis headaches and much discomfort.

How Do I Know If I Have A Sinus Headache?

Sinus headaches are caused by a sinus infection. The symptoms may include thick discolored nasal discharge, pain in the sinus region around the cheeks, behind the eyes, over your upper teeth, sinus pressure, blocked nose, and fever. One may also have sinus headaches that affect the back of the head.

However it is easy to confuse sinus headaches with migraine or tension headaches. The symptoms for the two are very similar; however if one does not have a sinus infection with thick discharge and pus, fever, blocked nose, then it is likely a migraine headache. See your doctor to get an accurate assessment.

Sinusitis Headache Treatment

If you have been to a doctor about your sinusitis, chances are great that the doc prescribed a strong antibiotic to deal with the situation. This may not always be a good treatment as many sinus infections are viral, and will not respond to antibiotics. Only bacterial sinus infections require and respond to antibiotics.

Getting Rid Of Sinusitis Without Antibiotics

Ask your doctor if your sinusitis is viral; in that case, question the doctor if they insist you take antibiotics. Taking antibiotics in such a situation is not going to be wildly effective in any case.

There are a number of powerful strategies you CAN employ to relieve your sinus headaches (pun intended).

Use a humidifier to moisten the air in your home. This is particularly important during the winter months when the air inside the home can become very dry; this in turn can irritate the sinuses leading to more discomfort.

Hydrate your body by drinking water as well as hot soups, teas, bone broth etc

Warm compresses to the face and sinus areas may bring much-needed relief.

New, Unbelievably Devastatingly Effective Techniques That Work

This sinus rinse has proven very soothing to me, and I hope it is just as effective for you.

Sinusitis & Biofilms

Chronic and recurring sinus infections can be blamed squarely on bacterial biofilms. Biofilms are gooey, sticky plaque like walls that bacteria create to shield them from antibiotics and other bacteria killers. As a result, repeated antibiotic treatment results in no relief for the sinusitis patient.

The latests strategies are designed to combat these impenetrable bacterial colonies. Here are some methods that have been successfully used in treating sinusitis:

Nasal Washes With Johnson Baby Shampoo:

….one way is this Johnson’s baby shampoo irrigation, and the way it works is that Johnson’s baby shampoo has chemical surfactants in there, and you can think of them as like a therapeutic detergent to break up and assist in the eradication of biofilms, and that’s been known for a while. That’s been used in the orthopedic literature, this use of chemical surfactants to break up biofilm. But in chronic sinusitis, it probably has two benefits: One is as a mucoactive agent, and mucoactive agents work either to increase the ability to expectorate sputum or to decrease mucus hypersecretion. Or, number two, it has potential bactericidal activity; in other words, antibiotic activity. – Source

These nasal sprays are super-easy to use, cause no discomfort, and are highly effective. Since xylitol is a powerful biofilm buster, it works by eroding the biofilm buildup in the sinuses, thus allowing the bacteria to be washed away.

When I first read about heavy metals and their dangers, I dismissed it as inconsequential. The huge threats to my mind in our modern world are GMOs and Roundup-lathered foods that are all over the world; or it is the innumerable bacteria and fungi and viruses that play regular havoc with our lives. But as I dug deeper, I realized how horribly exposed we are to heavy metals in our lives including here in the US.

(NEVER PANIC THOUGH; ARM YOURSELF WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WHERE THE DANGER LURKS; THEN GO TO THE END OF THIS ARTICLE FOR WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!)

The big 4 heavy metals that can wreak havoc with our lives are lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic

Cadmium seriously affects the brain and inhibits the body’s ability to use nutrients like calcium, zinc, iron among others. Bone and immune system disorders are often a result of cadmium poisoning effects.

Another rampant source is cigarette smoking, including second-degree smoke (so shoo those smokers away or run in the other direction yourself)

Food sources of cadmium can include shellfish, liver, and kidney meats, as well as vegetarian foods such as grain cereal products, potatoes, and some leafy vegetables.

Exposure can also occur if you live or work close to a cadmium emitting factory.

And who knew: you can be exposed to cadmium if you make ceramics, jewelry, or enameled crafts. You may also be exposed through glassblowing, painting, or ingesting an herbal remedy that contains cadmium.

Lead poisoning has been implicated in dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, learning disabilities. Even small amounts of lead can cause serious health problems, particularly for children under 6 years.

Occurs mainly via food and air.

Lead-based paint is still found across America in older homes.

Lead pipes, brass plumbing fixtures and copper pipes soldered with lead can release lead particles into tap water. Lead solder in food cans, banned in the United States, is still used in some countries.Lead sometimes can also be found in:

Soil. Lead particles from leaded gasoline or paint settle on soil and can last years. Lead-contaminated soil is still a major problem around highways and in some urban settings. Some soil close to walls of older houses contains lead.

Household dust. Household dust can contain lead from lead paint chips or from contaminated soil brought in from outside.

Pottery. Glazes found on some ceramics, china and porcelain can contain lead that can leach into food served or stored in the pottery.

Toys. Lead is sometimes found in toys and other products produced abroad.

Cosmetics. Tiro, an eye cosmetic from Nigeria, has been linked to lead poisoning.

Herbal or folk remedies. Lead poisoning has been linked to greta and azarcon, traditional Hispanic medicines, as well as some from India, China and other countries.

Mexican candy. Tamarind, an ingredient used in some candies made in Mexico, might contain lead.

Lead bullets. Time spent at firing ranges can lead to exposure.

Occupations. People are exposed to lead and can bring it home on their clothes when they work in auto repair, mining, pipe fitting, battery manufacturing, painting, construction and certain other fields.

Food containers are often lined with lead causing lead poisoning. Particularly watch for glazed ceramics including crockpots which may contain lead. If you use your slow cooker crockpot often, be sure to check with the manufacturer regarding lead safety. (FDA tested several glazed ceramics for lead, and none of the known crockpot brands were found guilty of containing lead; if you do want to be sure that any product in your home is free of lead, you can buy one of these home lead testing kits). (4)

ARSENIC POISONING:

Main sources are food and water.

Food-based arsenic usually occurs due to absorption from soil. Most foods do not absorb much arsenic from the soil except for rice. (5)

Important to note too that since arsenic in food occurs through soil and groundwater absorption, organic foods will not protect from arsenic in food.

HOW TO REMOVE HEAVY METALS FROM YOUR BODY?

Since heavy metals are environmental toxins, we cannot avoid them entirely. Yet, they are dangerous. We can certainly mitigate and safely remove the buildup in our bodies so that it does not cause any serious harm.

Towards this, we are very pleased to bring to you the Heavy Metals Summit talks – these are a series of FREE online talks with seasoned experts in the field who will talk about a wide variety of strategies you can adopt to rid yourself and your loved ones of exposure as well as any tissue buildup of heavy metals.

You owe it to yourself and your family to pounce on this offer. Simply spending some time listening to these renowned health experts tell you all there is to know about heavy metals detoxing is going to give you an amazing unfair advantage in leading a healthier life. And did we mention it is FREE? So are you in? Of course you are – go on and register for free here.

Candida Treatment That Works – Iodine Almost everyone, yes everyone is suffering from candida overgrowth. Some of us experience more troublesome candida symptoms than others, but believe me, candida albicans […]

Candida Treatment That Works – Iodine

Candida Treatment: Iodine May Be Exactly What You Need

Almost everyone, yes everyone is suffering from candida overgrowth. Some of us experience more troublesome candida symptoms than others, but believe me, candida albicans is way more common in humans than doctors and allopaths would have you believe.

And if you are like a lot of people I know, you have followed every diet such as the low carb diet or sugar-free or grain free diet, that you can think of, avoided foods to the point where you are reduced to eating just a handful of things, but your candida still flares from time to time for no apparent reason at all.

Could the solution be a simple and inexpensive substance that has been hiding right in front of you? I am talking about iodine, something all of us are familiar with and have used on cuts and bruises most of our lives.

Candida Albicans Susceptibility To Four Disinfectants – Research

They tested the effect of 4 different disinfectants (iodine potassium iodide, chlorhexidine acetate, sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide) separately on Candida Albicans, as well as differnet combinations of disinfectants. Their finding are very interesting:

How To Use Iodine

It is key to remember that while iodine can help with candida albicans and candida overgrowth, iodine is also a very powerful nutrient especially for the thyroid and other glands in our body. Too much iodine can mess with your thyroid levels, and you certainly don’t want that. Your best bet will be to find yourself a good naturopathic doctor who will help you figure out the right dose for you, as well as advise you how long to continue with iodine.

Lugol’s Iodine: the Best Form Of Iodine

Here are some great Lugol iodine products you can buy. Do your research, and consult with a good doctor as well.

Also getting rid of and staying rid of candida also involves a clean diet with minimal processed and junk foods, lots of fresh vegetables and some fruits (when you can tolerate the fruit sugar), nuts, seeds, greens, as well as good supplements. Some supplements that are key for iodine efficacy are Selenium, and Niacin.

Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Your Diet Low grade inflammation can easily turn chronic, and is believed to be involved in a number of chronic diseases like heart disease, strokes, Alzheimers, Rheumatoid […]

Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Your Diet

Low grade inflammation can easily turn chronic, and is believed to be involved in a number of chronic diseases like heart disease, strokes, Alzheimers, Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and more. Scientists still do not fully understand the mechanics of how all this links together, nor are there any drugs that can help deal with chronic inflammation.

What you can do is to eat cleaner and better everyday. Nature is bursting with foods and herbs that can nourish and sustain us but it is for us to embrace the natural, less processed foods, and avoid the manmade, highly processed nonsense that grocery shelves are packed with.

As a general rule, if you are fighting inflammation in your body, go for sweet, bitter, and astringent foods, and reduce your consumption of spicy, salty, and sour foods. This is as per the Ayurvedic principles, and makes enormous sense.

Turmeric – Anti Inflammatory or Not?

Turmeric is an interesting herb that appears on every anti inflammatory list you will come across. Folks swear by it’s terrific anti-inflammatory properties. While it is true that turmeric is a powerful healer and inflammation fighter, it must be used moderately. Turmeric is a very heating herb and can easily tip the your body balance towards high pitta dosha (a highly heated body in ayurveda). Adding small amounts too your everyday foods is the best way to consume it. You can also add a pinch to hot milk to make a delicious and nourishing bedtime soother.

The Dangers Of Vaccination: Real Or Not?

It is undeniable that vaccine dangers, risks and safety, and increasing adverse reactions in children are a hot hot button issue in America now.

An argument about the dangers of vaccinations is raging across this country, and it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

Parents and grandparents are up in arms fighting with each other, their friends, doctors, and even legislators.

It’s a subject so controversial for some that it eclipses our recent elections, our economy, and the healthcare debate itself.

Immunization Dangers

Medical doctors are increasingly being confronted with parents who want to diverge from the recommended vaccine protocol, asking to vaccinate selectively (or sometimes not at all).

They’re asking –

– How do I know for sure that they’re safe for my child?

– Is my child at high risk of having a bad reaction?

– How often should we administer vaccines? Can we space them out?

– How MANY vaccines are really necessary?

– Should we vaccinate at all? Are there alternatives?

– Are we doing more harm than good? (long term)
And a whole lot more.

Vaccine Pros & Cons: Separating The Facts From The Hype

If you ask me, the biggest problem facing the vaccine controversy today is that there’s too much noise. Too much propaganda and emotional arguments. Too many opinions and too few facts.

Just like other “hot button issues”… everyone has an opinion (factual or not), and there’s BIG money at play in the vaccine business to try and tip the hand in one direction or another.So how do you know what’s best for your child – to vaccinate or not?

Not only are we facing the questions about vaccine safety and integrity…

Now we’ve got to deal with, “Who decides what’s best for my child? Me… or the government?”

California entered the fray when it passed a mandatory “forced vaccination” law in 2016, much to the outrage of many citizens across the state.

How would you feel if your government mandated that you MUST immunize and vaccinate (or must NOT), even if it goes against your religious or philosophical beliefs?

What does it say for freedom when the government starts making major medical decisions for you and your children? Where do we go from here?

How did we ever get to this point regarding Vaccination?

Way back in 1796, when Edward Jenner somewhat accidentally cured a kid with what was then known as “cowpox,” it was a major medical breakthrough.

People in the late 1700s and early 1800s were dying left and right from diseases that could be controlled by vaccines, and with that the race was on.

Fast forward to now and we’re vaccinating our kids against literally “everything,”but we still don’t know how many of these newer vaccines react with our human bodies over time.

In The World Of Vaccines & Immunization, The Risk Is ALL Yours

The double-blind placebo safety studies have not been done, like they are for other pharmaceutical drugs.And the vaccine companies themselves have immunity from the government. Literally, you cannot sue them if something goes wrong, and your child is injured from the vaccine.

Couple that with the rising anger on both sides at the thought that “the other side” is reckless and ignoring the facts, and you have an issue that’s just about reached a boiling point.We owe it to our children to get educated about this. To get the facts.

So, which side is correct?

As usual, the truth probably somewhere in the middle of this huge mental fist-fight.

We owe it to our children and our grandchildren to learn as much information as we can (good and bad) about vaccines, so that we can protect them and give them the best chances of having a vibrant, healthy future — free from disease in this modern world.

Even though the debate is contentious on from every angle, one brave team has decided to do something about it.
Filmmaker, author, and health freedom advocate Ty Bollinger, the man who produced the record-setting documentary “The Truth About Cancer” (now seen by 10 million people), has an epic new series about to be released.

Ty and his team traveled the world to interview over 60 of the best vaccine experts on the planet on both sides of the debate. Scientists, researchers, doctors, clinicians… the list is huge.

Their goal with the series is to bring some facts and sanity to the heated vaccine debate. To investigate both sides and separate fact from fiction, so parents can make their own decision about what’s best for their family.
And the result is a new 7-part documentary series called “The Truth About Vaccines.”

The reality is, no matter whether you’re a staunch vaccine supporter, or you believe they should be eliminated completely… your voice matters, and the health of your children and grandchildren shouldn’t be used as a bargaining chip.

You deserve to be heard and you deserve to learn all you can about the science and statistics to weigh the benefits and the risks for your own family.

Ty and his team reject the idea that you have to “pick a side” and approach the vaccine safety topic the same way they did cancer… interview the best experts, collect the facts, look at the science, and then pull it all together to find the real truth… free from speculation, hype, and emotional bias.

On April 12th at 9pm Eastern, “The Truth About Vaccines” premieres, and the answers will be revealed. 7 episodes in 7 days.

It’s the biggest, most comprehensive documentary series on vaccines ever released.